Primary Role and Purpose

Provide students with appropriate educational activities and experiences that will enable them to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Help students develop the skills necessary to be a productive member of society.

Qualifications

·         Texas Certified Teacher and/or Highly Effective

o   Physical Education EC - 12

·         Current CPR certification

·         Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training, preferred

     Education 

·         Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school, required

     Skills 

·         Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction

·         Capable of instructing students and managing their behavior

·         Exceptional organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Experience

·         Minimum of 3 years of certified teaching experience, preferred

·         Minimum of 1-year Coaching experience, preferred

Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Strategies

·         Oversee athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to provide student growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship

·         Design, write, and use lesson plans that conform to the Charter’s curriculum. Ensure written plans are submitted for review on a weekly basis to school principal on or before due date with appropriate TEKS and details of structured physical education activities. Ensure lesson plans show modifications for differences in student learning styles.

·         Teach instructional subjects according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Charter policies and administrative regulations

·         Implement appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment to ensure comprehension of learning styles and student needs

·         Collaborate with school staff to ensure individual plan is met that will ensure academic development of student athletes; no-pass no-play model, in some cases

·         Organize and manage field-day events, scheduling, and materials for this annual on-campus event

·         Employ technology practices to strengthen the instructional process

Growth and Development

·         Help students assess and enhance their study methods and habits

·         Produce formal and informal testing to evaluate student success

·         Develop motivational strategies to encourage students who are not athletically inclined

·         Coordinate and manage extracurricular duties as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the school principal.

·         Serve as an example for students, support mission of Charter

Classroom Management and Organization

·         Develop competition performance criteria to assess student’ athletic abilities – initially and on an ongoing basis

·         Prepare classroom to enhance learning and to aid in the physical, social, and emotional development of students

·         Control student behavior in agreement with the student handbook

·         Ensure necessary and reasonable measures are taken to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

·         Keep informed and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation

·         Design and implement an ongoing evaluation of coaching techniques and methods of the program and make adaptations based on results

·         Aid in choosing books, equipment, and instructional materials

·         Maintain pavilion cleanliness and condition, as needed. Sweep and remove debris from pavilion floor, walkways, and railings that may cause potential injury to students and staff

Communication

·         Establish communication rapport with parents, students, principals, and teachers through conferences

·         Create and maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members

·         Present information accurately through clear communication skills (verbal and written)

Professional

·         Enrich job skills through professional development activities

Other

·         Keep up-to-date and abide by state and charter regulations and policies for classroom teachers

·         Gather, manage, and file all reports, records, and other documents required

·         Be active in faculty meetings and assist in staff committees, as necessary

Supervisory Responsibilities

·         Produce and oversee teacher aide and volunteer assignments

·         Supervise process of cleaning, repairing, and maintaining all athletic equipment. Notify administration if new items are to be purchased

Additional Job-Related Duties

·         Keep ongoing record of all fixed assets within the program, as needed

·         Maintain control in stressful situations

·         Must be punctual and maintain an excellent attendance record

·         Extended hours may be required

·         Some lifting may be required

·         Member of at least one campus/district level committee

·         Attend Parent and Teacher Organization (PTO) and Board meetings as a school representative – as directed

All primary roles and major responsibilities are listed. Additional duties and skills may be required for each job.